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V-207362

CAT II (Medium)

The VMM must use internal system clocks to generate time stamps for audit records.

Rule ID

SV-207362r958432_rule

STIG

Virtual Machine Manager Security Requirements Guide

Version

V2R3

CCIs

CCI-000159

Discussion

Without an internal clock used as the reference for the time stored on each event to provide a trusted common reference for the time, forensic analysis would be impeded. Determining the correct time a particular event occurred on a VMM is critical when conducting forensic analysis and investigating system events. If the internal clock is not used, the VMM may not be able to provide time stamps for log messages. Additionally, externally generated time stamps may not be accurate.

Check Content

Verify the VMM uses internal system clocks to generate time stamps for audit records. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the VMM to use internal system clocks to generate time stamps for audit records.